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May 9, 2024
Virginia health officials launch ‘surveillance system’ for kids sickened by cannabis
Virginia officials are instructing health care providers to start keeping track of “adverse events” involving children and teens being exposed to cannabis products.
May 9, 2024
This Logan Circle museum celebrates the cradle of the Korea-US friendship
The Old Korean Legation Museum in D.C. symbolizes the early diplomatic relationship between Korea and the United States, and its preservation serves as a reminder of the enduring friendship between the two nations.
May 9, 2024
Things to do in the DC area: Maryland Craft Beer Festival, Mother’s Day events … and more!
There’s so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth anticipating.
May 9, 2024
Matt About Town: Loudoun Co. comic store hosts free comic book giveaway on Star Wars Day
May 9, 2024
Q&A: Maryland Republican Senate candidate Larry Hogan
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is running for the Democratic nomination for Senate. He spoke with WTOP's Nick Iannelli about what makes him the ideal candidate for the job.
May 9, 2024
Ambulance purchase interrupted by scammers leaves Rockville Volunteer Fire Department out $220K
The Rockville Volunteer Fire Department was recently the victim of scammers who apparently intercepted the transfer of funds while the purchase of two new ambulances was underway.
May 9, 2024
National Harbor kicks off Movies on the Potomac with ‘Titanic’ date night and ‘Moana’ family night
National Harbor is bringing back its popular Movies on the Potomac series, running now through Sept. 29, including free date-night movies on Thursdays at 7 p.m. and free family flicks on Sundays at 6 p.m.
May 8, 2024
Suspect in custody after shooting inside Suitland Metro station, no injuries reported
A suspect is in custody after firing a weapon inside the Suitland Metro station Wednesday night.
May 8, 2024
Montgomery Co. residents, kids lament over arson that destroyed popular Potomac playground
Maryland firefighters were able to put the fire out at the playground in the Greenbriar Local Park and quickly determined what happened wasn’t an accident.
May 8, 2024
It’s teacher appreciation week: U.Md. showed lots of love to 3 alums
Pedro Gonzalez, a Spanish teacher at Samuel Ogle Middle School, was honored by the University of Maryland during teacher appreciation week.
May 8, 2024
Fort Washington man pleads guilty to murdering 87-year-old after door ding
The brutal beating of Johnny Shepherd, which was captured on surveillance video, happened after prosecutors say Shepherd door-dinged Julias Wright's girlfriend's car in June 2022.
May 8, 2024
Md. company accused of underpaying workers’ overtime ordered to issue thousands in back pay
A Bowie, Maryland, based concrete subcontractor accused of denying dozens of workers their full pay is being ordered to pay thousands in back wages, the U.S. Department of Labor said Wednesday.
May 8, 2024
Safety concerns generate community discussion at Montgomery County’s Kennedy High School
Concerns about safety and reports of drug use on campus at Kennedy High School in Montgomery County, Maryland, have led to a community meeting to discuss ways the school system and county officials can do more to keep the school safe.
May 8, 2024
Residential tax rate increasing as part of approved Fairfax Co. budget
Homeowners in Fairfax County, Virginia, will see their yearly tax bill increase as part of the fiscal 2025 budget leaders approved Tuesday.
May 8, 2024
K-12 school leaders reject allegations that they let antisemitism run rampant
The witnesses scheduled to testify before a House Education and Workforce subcommittee represent New York City Public Schools, the Berkeley Unified School District in California and the Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland.
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